Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, Oslo Esports Cup 2022
Queen's Gambit Declined (D31) · ½-½ (Draw) · 21 moves · Round 3.1 · 24 April 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAnish Giri
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventOslo Esports Cup 2022
- Round3.1
- Date24 April 2022
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D31)
- Length21 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 98 of 130 between Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri in the Rama Chess database (2011–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 41–11 with 78 draws.
Previous game: Carlsen vs Giri, 1-0 (Oslo Esports Cup 2022, 2022).
Next game: Carlsen vs Giri, ½-½ (Chessable Masters Prelim, 2022).
The moves of Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen, Oslo Esports Cup 2022
In this encounter Anish Giri had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Oslo Esports Cup 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D31) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 21 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
Magnus Carlsen is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins.
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After the contest, the game was drawn between Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
Frequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri?
In the 130 games between them in our database (2011 to 2025) Carlsen leads 41–11 with 78 draws. This game is number 98 of 130.
Where and when was Anish Giri vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Oslo Esports Cup 2022, round 3.1, on 24 April 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Anish Giri (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Oslo Esports Cup 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D31). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Anish Giri and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 21 moves (41 plies).
Can I replay this game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move, or open the analyser and Practice mode.
Where can I find more games like this?
Browse the full Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.